Overview

Contemporary health issues in Australia provides a foundational understanding of the conditions that shape health experiences and the health and social care system in Australia. It exposes students to a conceptual understanding of themselves as simultaneous users and providers of health and social care.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop a foundational understanding of the conditions that shape health experiences and the health and social care system in Australia
  • Expose students to a conceptual understanding of themselves as simultaneous users and potential providers of health and social care
  • Extend skills in appraising evidence-based health literature and policies

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Examine the prevalence, distribution and trends in key health issues experienced by the Australian population
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Analyse the structure and function of the Australian health and social care system and its impact on professional practice and health outcomes
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Apply social, economic and political perspectives to contemporary issues in health and social care
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Evaluate the conditions that shape lived experiences of health and illness in Australia
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Explain the relationship between health and social care policy and health outcomes in Australia
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Analyse how health and social care policy shapes interactions between individuals within the health and social care system

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